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Because it doesn’t have to be boring to be functional

A few years ago, when Life Your Way was more of an online magazine covering a broader range of topics, I posted about the tension between form versus function in home design. My husband and I are complete opposites in this area—as an artist, the form or beauty of our home is his highest priority. For my type-A personality, on the other hand, function is more important.

Thankfully, we’ve learned to balance our desires to create a home that has both form and function, and I’ve discovered that I really do like being surrounded by pretty things, even if that’s not my top priority.

That’s why I love the Caldrea line of cleaning products. Not only is the packaging elegant and beautiful, but they’re made with safe, non-toxic ingredients and they smell divine.

Choose from four light, summery scents: ginger pomelo, sea salt neroli, pear blossom agave, and tangelo palm frond. It’s hard to pick a favorite, but I can’t get enough of the sea salt neroli right now. It makes my kitchen smell like a beach house, which makes doing the dishes a treat!

The set also includes this Grove Collaborative Be Good dish brush, made with BPA­-free recycled plastic and bamboo. It’s tough on messes and leaves dishes spotless…plus it makes my kids fight over who gets to do the dishes.

If you haven’t heard me talk about Grove Collaborative before, it’s an easy, affordable way to create a healthy and beautiful home with the convenience of home delivery! With a carefully curated collection of products, including favorites like Mrs. Meyer’s and Method, you’ll find yourself excited each time you get a delivery!

2. Answer 4 quick questions about your home that Grove Collaborative will then use to customize your products — this takes under 30 seconds!

3. Once you’ve answered the questions, you can finalize your basket of products to suit your household needs by adding or removing items. (Just be sure to leave the Caldrea set and dish brush in your cart!)

4. To receive this offer, your order needs to be a minimum of $20. Choose the combination of products and scents you love and receive in your first box.

5. You made it! Click Finish & Pay and place your order.

6. Bonus summer savings tip: Don’t forget to sign up for Grove Collaborative’s free 60 day VIP trial after you complete your first order! I love being a VIP ­­ it saves me time and makes shopping with Grove even more affordable. For 60 days, you can save too, with free gifts and shipping, price matching, exclusive sales, and personal service.

This post includes referral links, but our UPS driver will tell you that I place a Grove order each and every month!